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Iraq
Sunnis end boycott
2006-07-12
The largest Sunni bloc in parliament said on Tuesday that it will lift a legislative boycott after a call for unity by a radical Shia cleric and promises that a kidnapped legislator will be released. Moqtada al-Sadr has called for unity and a leading Sunni politician said the bloc was responding, in the first sign of accommodation by both sides amid a sharp rise in sectarian tensions. “We have decided to attend the meetings as of tomorrow in response to the call by Moqtada al-Sadr,” Adnan al-Dulaimi said. Two of al-Mashhadani’s guards were released last week.
Posted by:Fred

#3  Just my take, but I suggest you reread the story, GG. Sounds to me like Moqtada's in the driver's seat and playing statesman because it suits him, not because of any pressure. Fact is, the Sunnis could boycott from now until the end of time - and affect absolutely nothing, as they max out at about 20%-22% of the Parliament.
Posted by: Gravirong Angarong2242   2006-07-12 06:44  

#2  Sounds like ol' Moqtada suddenly remembered what happened last time the Sunnis boycotted the political process.
Posted by: Greregum Gravimble6091   2006-07-12 05:15  

#1  Well this should clarify things regards Tater.

He's the power behind the throne. The Mullahs' enforcer inside the Shia "government". And the Sunnis get it, since he's playing the age-old power game they understand. Why, he's a friggin hero. Total impunity.

And, although he can arrange the release of the kidnapped MP, that doesn't mean he's involved. Nope. 'Course not. That's silly.
Posted by: Grogum2898   2006-07-12 03:05  

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